Devil's Den

by Sam Crescent

Beth Hunter isn't happy. To save her brother from getting killed, she has no choice but to spend a month with Rome Hayes. Sounds easy enough, only this man is one of the most dangerous men in all of the city. He pushed out the Bratva, the MCs, the mafia, and every single up and coming crime lord, to get to where he is right now.

From the moment he saw Beth, Rome had to have her. There's more to her than he thought possible. She's a virgin, so very real, and she’s not afraid of him. She was only supposed to be a plaything. Which is why he never expected to fall in love.

His only problem is her brother. He’s selfish, self-centered, and is determined to do as little as possible to get the most reward. While Beth tries to save her brother's ass, he seems determined to get her killed.

There is only so much Rome can do, and when her brother intends to kill him, and to put another group in power, it is up to Rome to take the next step. Will Beth forgive him for letting her brother pay the price? Or has Beth come to realize that her brother used her, and now it is time for her to be happy?

Genres: Romance, Mafia Romance

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 22, 2024

About the author

Sam Crescent is passionate about fiction. She loves a good erotic romance and so it only made sense for her to spread her wings and start writing. She began writing in 2009 and finally got that first acceptance in 2011 by Total-E-Bound.
She loved creating new characters and delving into the worlds that she creates. When she’s not panicking about a story or arguing with a character, she can be found in her kitchen creating all kinds of havoc. Like her stories the creations in the kitchen can be just as dubious but sometimes things turn out great.

Reviews

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

She may make it out of the den but will her heart

Devil's Den is a fast-paced and engrossing story about Beth and Rome. She is the younger sister to Ben, who has gotten himself into more trouble than his butt can handle. Rome is the king of the city and have come to collect Ben's said butt. But instead he gets Beth for a month. All she needs to do is make it through one month with Rome, and his grumpy mean butt. If she can then she is free to walk away and Ben is saved. But will her heart make it to the end in one piece once she and Rome start heating up the pages.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Loved every word from start to finish .. He wanted her and gave her a choice be his or her brother will suffer for the things he did. They fell in love . short sweet sexy

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beth Hunter had to stick a deal with Rome Hayes. She would be keeping him company for one month to save her brother. Her brother Ben is a piece of work. She took them away from all the problems their parents were doling out. Now it seems he has followed the same path. You have a woman that wants to give her brother a better life and he spits in her face. Beth worked hard. She scraped by and tried to give him a better life. Now she is trapped in this deal to save him. Rome certainly isn’t a man that you cross. He figured this was nothing. She would warm his bed. SURPRISE! She is a virgin. That changes everything. They both talk about their pasts and even become closer. Rome isn’t as bad a man as you think. He too had a troubled childhood. Difference is, he fought his way out and made a success. Beth is still scraping by. But with the help from each other, they both have their lives changing and becoming better. Her brother is a piece of work. I honestly couldn’t not believe what her brother said. He deserved what he got in the end.

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[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful romance that brings together Rome and Beth. She's become the price to keep her brother alive and I really like how upbeat she was. She was willing to help her brother and, thankfully, Rome was smitten with her from first sight. These two had an incident that made things hard for her, initially, and filled with angst, for him, but they took each day at a time and gradually learned to trust each other. Of course, love bloomed, but not without more family drama hitting them. I do love that they talked and found similarities in their pasts to help further bind them together. They also burned up my pages in my reader, so be ready for it ;P I really liked this romance that implied lots of darkness but really was heartwarming with darkness swirling around them. Highly recommend

[Emma Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devil's Den by Sam Crescent is an intense romance set in a gritty underworld where loyalty, love, and survival are constantly tested. Beth is a strong-willed woman who sacrifices her freedom to protect her reckless brother, only to end up in the dangerous orbit of Rome Hayes, the city’s most powerful and feared crime boss. Their chemistry is undeniable, and as Beth uncovers Rome’s unexpected depth, a passionate bond forms that neither anticipated. Crescent masterfully blends tension, romance, and drama, making this a captivating story for fans of dark romance. Beth and Rome's journey is as thrilling as it is emotional, filled with tough choices, loyalty, and ultimately, the pursuit of happiness on their own terms.

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[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is he really the Devil?

Rome didn’t do love or commitment but the moment he met Beth, he gave her an ultimatum. One that changed his life forever!

Beth still had stars in her eyes, even though she’d had a rough childhood. She escaped it with her brother only to be thrown into another situation she never wanted.

Taking each day as it came, Beth slowly learned to trust the man who treated her with respect and became her lover and when her eyes were opened to the truth, would she choose Rome or her brother?

Ms Crescent always gives you a good emotional entertaining read which touches different parts of your soul and leaves you feeling warm inside as a HEA is claimed!.

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[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing love story

Sam Crescent at her best. This book had less darkness and violence than usual.
This book had a dominant lead, Rome who upon seeing Beth, demands she spend a month with him to pay off her brother’s debt.
This book had no spankings, forced punishment and mental games.
It had a real attraction between the lovers, actual talking and listening and the pair were united in their devotion and journey towards love.
It was refreshing to see real intimacy and emotional connection, instead of spankings and darkness.
There were several hot and spicy scenes and they were perfectly written!
Sam Crescent really hit this one out the park, by showing trust and understanding.
The book really spoke to me and I genuinely loved it.
Well done!!

[La'Jacinth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Sam Crescent's book beacuse they always make you feel as if you are part of the story and so rooted in reality that you can see the change as it happens. There is never too much information or a moment that is slow or uninteresting.

Rome from introduction was a softee to me...well the moment he set eyes on Beth. Beth was so wrapped up in being safe and living free of her parent's mess that she was being to her brother's, Ben, manipulation and leachness. But Rome does and uses it to get Beth to be his for a month. But there is clincher, more time together cause emotions and vulnerabilities that neither really wants to show but does cause it is inevitable.

So worth the read!!!!.

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[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this author's novels. I have read other novels by this author and loved them. This novel did not disappoint. I was excited to jump into this novel. From the first chapter I was pulled into the novel and did not want to put it down. I loved Beth. She has had a hard life and she loves her brother and tries to get him out of trouble. I loved Beth and Rome together. Both had hard childhoods and together they seemed to fit. I loved their chemistry. I loved watching them both lower their defenses and fall in love. So good! I can hardly wait to see what this author has coming next.

[Brooke Torrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devil’s Den was an exciting and page-turning. I am obsessed with Sam Crescents books and this one was another 5 star read. This book is a dark mafia/family romance and touches on dark themes and topics. I loved the storyline it was original and checked all the boxes I like to read in books. There is drama, action, spice and more drama!!! I loved the characters they were complex and had an instant chemistry. This book had me hooked from chapter one and I couldn’t put it down until I reached the end. I can’t wait to see what Sam Crescent brings us next!!!.

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[arieste323 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Beth and Rome's story. Beth makes a deal with Rome to become his for a month im exchange for her brothers safety. Rome knew from the moment he met Beth he had to have her no matter what. I love how we get to see the softer side of Rome and all he dies for Beth. These two damaged souls find a home in each other. This is such a well written novella with lots of heat and a little angst. A must read for sure.

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[laura.lovesreading · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is absolut amazing! It easily became one of my favorites. Their love story rests on communication, mutual understanding and real intimacy. I absolutely love Beth, she is pure, warm hearted and kind. What she had to go through in her childhood and later with her brother, who is a work of art, is heavy, but it did nothing to taint her or darken her, in contrast to her brother.
It was super emotional and hot as ever. The ending was satisfying and leaves you feeling warm and happy.

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[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beth works hard, she was saved from their parents by her brother. One day a man, Rome Hayes, comes calling, her brother dies or she becomes his for the month. For Beth, it is really a no brainer, she need to protect her brother. Beth is an innocent, a virgin, now she will need to submit to Rome.

What starts off as a debit repayment becomes so much more, when he brother does not protect her again. Rome is ready to keep her but is Beth ready for that?.

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[EM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beth is taken by Rome for one month as payment for her Brother's debt, but Beth is not what Rome is expecting. She is innocent (taking Rome by surprise), sweet and caring while Rome is a dangerous and brutal crime lord.... What will happen when the month is up, and what will happen with Beth's Brother? You will have to read Devil's Den to find out.

A short and steamy read with some danger and uncertainty and yet still sweet too, not as dark like some of Sam's reads, which suited this story.

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[Deanna (OnceUponADee) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rome Hayes is a Crime Lord and Beth Hunter's brother screwed up big time. In order to save him from being killed, she agrees to live with him for month. Beth forgot to mention that she is a virgin when the deal was made. Rome tries to his best to help Beth make the right choice when it comes to her brother. As the weeks go one Beth makes revelations about her brother and they are not good ones. When Rome finds out that her brother is plotting to kill him, he steps up. This book showed how when you think you know someone, you really don't.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rome wanted Beth she was like no other and not afraid of him, the devil, the man to take out mafias and MCs alike, but when her brother steal from him he strikes a deal to get Beth to be his for a month, he never planned on falling for her, he didn't do love but will she be able to give into him with what he has to do when her brother turns on him? Well written engaging fast paced steamy, captive desires and more

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devil's Den is Beth and Rome's dark, intense, gritty story. A deal is a deal when Beth agrees to spend one month with Rome in exchange for saving her brother Ben. Both of them coming from a less than ideal past, these two find they have more in common than they thought. Their story is fantastic! It's a very well written, steamy, fast-paced read that captures its readers completely from the start.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rome Hayes and Beth Hunter are incredibly written characters. Beth's brother, Ben is useless and has gotten Beth into trouble, so now she belongs to Rome Hayes. Rome Hayes is a strong male and he always gets what he wants and he wants Beth. Rome is very protective of Beth, even from her brother's bad decisions. This story was intense and I could not get enough.

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[Berta Greenleaf Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another winner. This book is such fun to read. Beth was trying to save her worthless brother when she came to Rome for a month. He liked what he saw and wanted her. Little did they know that they would fall in love. The characters and plot of this book are awesome. This book draws you right in from the start and doesn't let go until the end. I highly recommend this book to all dark romance readers.

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[Debbie Bolay · Rating 5 out of 5]

💞💖💞 Rome and Beth 💞💖💞 She grew up in a tough situation that she moved away with her brother to find out a few years later ger brother was like her parents. He was at the top but had grown up with his own problems. Sam Crescent always delivers an awesome story and this is no different. It's a must read and Sam Crescent is alesys a must read!.

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[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exchanging a month of your life for the life of a family member? Maybe not the way Beth felt her life would go, but its what she does.
Rome is caught between a rock and a hard place, which way forward will he go to protect his new obssession?.

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[Trixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful story. I agree with the MMC; he is indeed a good bad man. The FMC brought out the good side in him. She had every reason to hate the MMC, but she did not. She was honest and kind, a woman of her word, and she saw him for who he truly was.

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[Iva Krazalkovičová · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beth has brother with problems. To save him...and his debth..she has to stay one month with Rome - Bratva mafia boss.
He saw her..and wants her..but can he save her from her destructive brother?

i soo soo love this book.

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[Sarah Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book starts by showing how much a sister loves her brother by embracing the enemy, and doing what is necessary to save his life. As the book progresses we get a different view of all characters involved, and somewhere along the way it becomes a HEA enemies to lovers story.

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[Turtlex · Rating 5 out of 5]

yesssssssss

She doesn’t want anything to do with him. He sees an opportunity (her.) It was a match made in the Devil’s Den. She’s reluctantly with him, but it’s not long before she’s all in. 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit temperature wise. Like very hot pizza, gonna burn your mouth but who cares it’s delicious.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

A complex but yet simple read. A kingpin takes what he wants and what he wants is Beth. Great characters- he is so sweet with her, and a wonderful storyline.

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[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Sam Crescent story that I enjoyed. Beth agrees to stay with Rome for one month to help her brother but Rome has wanted her from the first time he saw her. So what will happen when that month is up? Well written and easy to follow, this story was a quick read and one that I recommend!!

[Jazzy Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful!!!

What I LOVED:

-courageous vulnerable virgin h
-cold unemotional H learns to love
-no closed door/fade to black scenes for their first time
-safe
-HEA

What I didn’t like:

Nothing really, I enjoyed this book beginning to end.

[Lauri Heanue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great book. The characters and their development. Watching how the mmc took care of the mfc was awesome. Helping her to see what her brother’s true character is.

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[Flavia Karina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beth is definitely not happy, her family was determined to ruin her life. Then Rome arrives, I don't always agree with his methods, but he is the only one who sees the true value of our heroine...

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